Our Northern Shrubs And How To Identify Them: A Handbook For The Nature Lover (1903)

By Harriet Louise Keeler

Book Overview

""Our Northern Shrubs And How To Identify Them: A Handbook For The Nature Lover"" is a book written by Harriet Louise Keeler and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive guide to identifying shrubs found in the northern regions of North America, including Canada and the United States. It is designed to be a useful resource for nature lovers and enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about the different types of shrubs that can be found in the region.The book is organized into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of shrub identification. The first section provides an overview of the characteristics of shrubs, including their growth habits, leaves, flowers, and fruits. The second section focuses on the different families of shrubs, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations of each family and its members.The third section of the book is dedicated to the identification of specific shrubs. Each shrub is described in detail, including its physical characteristics, habitat, and distribution. The book also includes illustrations of each shrub, making it easy for readers to identify them in the wild.In addition to providing detailed descriptions and illustrations of shrubs, the book also includes information on their uses. Keeler provides information on the medicinal and culinary uses of many of the shrubs, as well as their value in landscaping and horticulture.""Our Northern Shrubs And How To Identify Them: A Handbook For The Nature Lover"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the shrubs found in the northern regions of North America. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations make it easy for readers to identify shrubs in the wild, while its information on their uses adds an extra dimension of interest to the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164952242
• ISBN13: 9781164952244
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"